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Synopsis

This unit develops students' understanding of the factors involved in diverse learners' experiences in childhood development. It focuses on individuals with physical, cognitive or emotional differences and abilities, as well as differences created by social structures such as family, class, gender, and culture. Approaches to designing learning for children with delayed development, exceptional ability, emotional or behavioural problems are provided for critical reflection and discussion to develop students' ability to respond to varied children's needs. Major theoretical perspectives and current debates related to development are explored and students learn how to interpret and implement curriculum and legislative requirements that impact on professional practice and planning to meet diverse learner needs.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

develop an understanding of children's developmental and individual learning abilities

explain how individual differences can be created by social and other factors

apply knowledge of how to design learning for individual differences in classroom settings

demonstrate the skills required to engage children with emotional, cognitive and behavioural needs in positive learning and developmental experiences

demonstrate an awareness of the skills required to make connections with the home environment and other professional bodies so all children can maximise their capacity to be confident and involved learners

interpret and implement curriculum and legislative requirements that impact on professional practice and planning to meet diverse learner needs.

Assessment

Case based critical analysis of diversity and child development (2000 words, 50%)

Report on developing strategies to teach children with diverse learner needs to meet curriculum and legislative requirements (2000 words, 50%)